RWJ Daily: Raised with Jesus (WELS)

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Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

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Growing in the Word course at NPH: https://online.nph.net/growing-in-the-word-student-lessons.html 

Or contact Pastor Hagen for your own workbook: [email protected]

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

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Worship on Sundays at 9 AM & 11 AM

Bible class & Sunday School available through our website: www.raisedwithjesus.com 

2250 S. Holland Sylvania Rd - Maumee, OH

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Sermon Discussion Guide PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dE2iqO7-gyQ3UCvwxiHx86D0uBH1xwrf/view?usp=sharing 

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Sermon Discussion Guide (for use at home this week)

Opening prayer: Thank you, Lord, for giving me rest in the best way possible; AMEN.

About Me

What are some things you’ve done to help unwind, rest, relax, recharge?  Identify some positive & negatives 

Into the Bible – Colossians 2:8-17

Verse 8: What does Paul warn the Colossians against?  Identify 3 descriptors that Paul uses in this verse.

Verses 9-10: Human traditions imply that we are lacking.  In these two verses, identify two ways that Paul demonstrates that we aren’t lacking anything.  

Verses 11-12: Circumcision for God’s Old Testament people meant that a boy was brought into the nation of Israel.  What is the greater truth that Paul describes for us in these verses?  

Verses 13-14: What did God do with the charges that stood opposed to us?

Verses 16-17: What was the purpose of the Old Testament ceremonies & rites?  Where do we find the reality?

Application

27 Then Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. 28 So the Son of Man is the Lord even of the Sabbath.”  Mark 2

In Sunday’s sermon, Pastor talked about the rest we find in Jesus.  Name two ways that worldly rest can be good - and two ways it can be harmful, or (at the least) less than beneficial.  What parallels between worldly rest & spiritual rest did Pastor talk about?  How might we forfeit the rest God wants to give us?

In Sunday’s gospel reading from Mark 2, Jesus talks about the purpose of the Sabbath.  What was the Old Testament Sabbath, and what was its purpose?  How did the Pharisees distort this gift into an obligation?

Look at the verse above.  Identify the purpose of the Sabbath.  From the Colossians reading (above), where do we find true Sabbath rest?  Describe two way this “rest” is in opposition to the mindset of this world (consult Colossians 2 for a few ideas, if needed).  

“We should fear and love God that we … defend him, speak well of him, and take his words & actions in the kindest possible way.” How might someone’s words detract or distract from worldly, physical rest?  How might words detract or distract from spiritual rest?  Name a circumstance where someone’s words weighed on your mind for a long time.  How did you find peace of mind?  

“To the Point of Death – Jesus Gives Sabbath Rest.” Name two ways that we have forfeited the rest that Jesus gives to us.  What could you do that helps make the most of the rest Jesus offers?  Who do you know that needs this rest?

Jesus give rest.  Write a prayer thanking Christ for rest and asking his help in bringing rest to Toledo.

Prayer: O God, you rule over all things in wisdom and kindness. Take away everything that may be harmful and give us whatever is good; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever; AMEN.  

Bible Reading This Week: James 4, James 5, 1 Peter 1, 1 Peter 2, 1 Peter 3; Psalms 42-43

Monday-Friday, Daily Bible reading through the podcast: bit.ly/rwjdaily   

Saturday THIRSTY episode, every Saturday at 8:30 AM.  

Current Saturday Series: The Gospel of John (Rev. Paul Stratman - 9 AM)

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Growing in the Word course at NPH: https://online.nph.net/growing-in-the-word-student-lessons.html 

Or contact Pastor Hagen for your own workbook: [email protected]

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

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Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Show Notes

Contact the Podcast: [email protected] or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast 

Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.  

yearbook.wels.net

2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021 

All rights reserved.

Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ 

Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: [email protected] or (419) 262-8280 

Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com

#raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo 

Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House.

Audio from Youtube: https://youtu.be/C13lICkkokU 

Sermon Discussion Guide PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOiOZxctkMAlCwq2TfSGkcV4u1jYvvJm/view?usp=sharing 

Sermon Discussion Guide (for use at home this week)

Opening prayer: Thank you, Lord, for revealing yourself as the only true God, our Triune God; AMEN.

About Me

Are there any topics where the Bible’s answer leads to more questions?  Name a topic you’d like to learn more about.

Into the Bible – Isaiah 6

Verses 1-3: When did Isaiah see this vision?  How is God described?    

Verses 2-3: Name 2-3 details we learn about these seraphim.  

Verse 5: Why does Isaiah say he’s doomed?  

Verse 6-7: How did God cleanse Isaiah’s lips?  (And even though the seraph was holy, what did he NOT do with God’s altar? v.6)

Verses 8, 9-12: The reading typically ends at v. 8.  What will be the CONTENT of Isaiah’s message, and what will be the REACTION to Isaiah’s message?

Application

5 Jesus answered, “Amen, Amen, I tell you: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God! 6 Whatever is born of the flesh is flesh. Whatever is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be surprised when I tell you that you must be born from above. John 3

In Sunday’s sermon, Pastor talked about our Triune God’s kingdom.  What is his kingdom, and how are we made members of it?  Name two things this kingdom is NOT.  What is the comfort in the truth of this kingdom?

In Sunday’s gospel reading from John 3, Jesus talks about bringing people into his kingdom.  What are the two options for spiritual kingdoms?  How is one made a member of Christ’s kingdom?  Identify two verses from John 3 that talk about this as only God’s action, without any human action, decision, or emotion.

Look at the verse above.  Identify the new birth that must happen, and the two things that God uses to make this happen.  What is the spiritual benefit of this second birth?  Identify two natural implications or results of being born from above, yet living in a world where the power of Christ’s kingdom is hidden.  

“We should fear and love God that we do not take our neighbor’s money or property, or get it by dishonest dealing…” Another translation for “get it by dishonest dealing” would be “obtain it by a show of right” – meaning, obtain some property or advantage in a way appears legally correct, yet ethically wrong.  Name two instances (from Scripture or from your own experience) where something was obtained by a show of right.  What’s the relationship between the Christian’s unwillingness to use the law for their own gain – and the kingdom of Christ discussed above?

“To the Point of Death – Our Triune God Builds a Kingdom.” Name as many characteristics or descriptions of our Triune God’s kingdom as you can: Where is it, what does it do, what does it look like, why does it exist, how does it spread, how long will it exist, etc.  How does a proper understanding of this kingdom encourage our Christian confession?

God builds his Kingdom.  Write a prayer asking God to build & spread his kingdom in the Toledo area.

Prayer: Almighty God and Father, dwelling in majesty and mystery, filling and renewing all creation by your eternal Spirit, and manifesting your saving grace through our Lord Jesus Christ: in mercy cleanse our hearts and lips that, free from doubt and fear, we may ever worship you, one true immortal God, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, living and reigning, now and forever; AMEN.  

A Little More about . . . the Athanasian Creed

Almost from the beginning of the Christian church, believers have stated their faith in the triune God in brief statements known as creeds. The word comes from the Latin word credo, meaning “I believe.” 

The three best-known and most widely-used creeds are the Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed.  Together, these three creeds are known as the “three ecumenical creeds.” Every Christian church confesses these three statements of belief.

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